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Secret Mall Apartment

Directed by Jeremy Workman · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is Secret Mall Apartment worth watching?

Yes. Secret Mall Apartment (2024) earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%). See the 4 inputs.

80%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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98% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 32m
Age rating
12 (UK)
Cast
Michael Townsend , Colin Bliss , Adriana Valdez-Young
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

Also known as 秘密购物中心公寓

Where to watch

  • Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Secret Mall Apartment worth watching?

    Yes — Secret Mall Apartment earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick. Read our full review (4.1/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Jeremy Workman treats his subjects' absurd four-year squat with genuine affection, mining their DIY home-building for both easy laughs and a sharper critique of consumerist sprawl.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).

    What is Secret Mall Apartment about?

    In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Secret Mall Apartment

    Secret Mall Apartment (2024) Review: Squatting as Art

    Secret Mall Apartment is Jeremy Workman's funny, affectionate documentary about Rhode Island artists who hid a home inside a shopping mall for four years.

    Yes. It is a warm, funny true story with a sly point about who public space is for, ideal for documentary fans and anyone who loves an audacious prank.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Secret Mall Apartment: frequently asked questions

    Is Secret Mall Apartment worth watching?

    Yes. Secret Mall Apartment (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 80%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Secret Mall Apartment?

    In the United States, Secret Mall Apartment streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Secret Mall Apartment?

    Secret Mall Apartment runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

    What is Secret Mall Apartment rated?

    Secret Mall Apartment is rated 12 in the UK. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Secret Mall Apartment?

    Secret Mall Apartment is directed by Jeremy Workman and stars Michael Townsend, Colin Bliss, Adriana Valdez-Young.

    What is the Metascore for Secret Mall Apartment?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Secret Mall Apartment is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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